John le Carré on 'To Tell the Truth' (1964) - Game Show

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This episode of 'To Tell the Truth' aired on the 27th of April 1964. Along with John le Carré (author) are Jerrie Mock (she flew round the world solo) and Joe Piro (a discotheque dance instructor - WTF!)

To Tell the Truth is an American television panel show. Four celebrity panelists are presented with three contestants (the "team of challengers", each an individual or pair) and must identify which is the "central character" whose unusual occupation or experience has been read aloud by the show's host. When the panelists question the contestants, the two impostors may lie whereas the "central character" must tell the truth. The setup adds the impostor element to the format of What's My Line? and I've Got a Secret.

The show was created by Bob Stewart and originally produced by Mark Goodson–Bill Todman Productions. It first aired on CBS from 1956 to 1968 with Bud Collyer as host.

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